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YG08 TXR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 123,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 120,199 miles

Oil seepage evident on underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure Rear exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 113,246 miles

Both rear outer cv boots weeping grease

Headlight washers not working

Fail 15 May 2024 113,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up also not sure self levelling system is working (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear outer cv boots weeping grease

Headlight washers not working

Pass 9 May 2023 108,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 May 2023 108,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 104,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 104,015 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 99,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,113 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,746 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both inner lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both inner lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions to clean to measure

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,469 miles

too clean for emissions read out

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,564 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,630 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YG08 TXR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 TXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG08 TXR registered?

YG08 TXR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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